Home for the holidays

My Beautiful Rachel

Happy New Year!

Hello,

Wow! I've been so very busy with my new beautiful daughter that I didn't even realize that I've not blogged here on my very own blog for quite a while now! It is 2008 -a new year!

So many promises for the new year and yet a few regrets for the things in 2007 that I wished I had done differently. However, one of my faves is "I do not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it - for it has made me who I am today." I plan to live life much fuller and as honestly as I humanly can in this upcoming year. Those who wish to remain in my life and enjoy life whether it be the ups or downs - will be there. I think that this is what unconditional love is? God is a great weeder.

I am such a proud Mom of my beautiful Rachel and loving husband Tim. Every day I pinch myself when I put my head on my pillow and know that I have a FAMILY!!! Please enjoy and watch along to see what all 2008 has in store for me/us.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Kimberly

The Big Day!!!

Early in the morning - I wrote in the journal I've created for Rachel since the adoption began. We both went to work and somehow made it thru the day til 1:00 pm. Dad drove 90 Mph all the way to Pasadena. His palms were sweaty and his breathing very heavy. But, when we met w/ our agency Kerri and Maggi and after seeing Rachel's photo - we said "Where do we sign?!" It was a no brainer. Don't give up 28 months before the miracle.

Mom (Kimmyann)

Picture of my Lil Sissy and the family July 2007

Sorry my fellow Californians - Atlantic beaches (like in this picture) are so much better! If this weren't a black and white you would see snow white powdery sand and the water temp is like swimming pool/bathwater temp.

And Anna will be here in 3 weeks - YIPEE. She doesn't care - kids have the skin of seals. Hang in there Weston - just a few more years and you'll get your Ca vacation with Aunti and Unkie.

xoxoxoxox

Kimmie

Dodgers Vs BlueJays 6/9/07

Tim's cousin AJ Burnett
(pitcher for Blue Jays)
sitting this game out.
He's standing on the end
of dugout (in black jacket and hat)
chatting w/another team mate.
AJ and Tim after game
before AJ got back on
bus. Next week AJ returns
to play against Giants in
San Francisco.

Dodgers Vs Blue Jays June 9th, 2007

Raquel and Kevin
ie Barbie and Ken
went w/ us to watch Tim's
cousin AJ Burnett (pitcher
for Blue Jays) play against
Dodgers.
We're waiting to see AJ after game
before he gets back on tour bus for
the night. They play again
tomorrow against the Dodgers
here in LA.

Our God Daughters

Okay, So I'm a little prejudice............but aren't these just the most GORGEOUS God daughters you've every seen?!!!
Left to right: Synthia, Krystar and Michelle Lay 2007

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Auntie Kimberly

Mother's Day Do Over May 20, 2007

What a BEAUTIFUL day. Last weekend (Mother's Day) was filled w/ sadness, feelings of lost loved ones and fear for those so dear and close to us. We are a VERY CLOSE family here in these pictures. It was such an honor and pleasure to just have everyone over and bring only their favorite coffee or tea cups and relax in the outdoor beauty and enjoy each other's conversation and company. May you be as blessed in life as I am. I love you all.

Kimberly

Going Home!!!!!

Finally she gets some much needed R&R!!! Even makes friends w/ room mate's Mom

Day 3.....My Old laura is coming back....some things never change :)

Day Two while Laura is in surgery

Day One Of Laura's ER visit

Chillin after Day One of Tournament

Laura, Jen and Moi next years Calendar girls for Sports Illustrated......................NOT!! Deb is our captain, pitcher, skinny : b, and sun lover!! She would be on the cover for sure.

Softball Tournament in Anaheim April 2007

So, here we are...............in all of our glory. It's not always very pretty - but so much fun. Can't move today - but this too shall pass. My nickname is PB for Private Benjamin. Think what you will. I am getting better.......................I think.

Kimmie

Rachel's Blogspot Calling Card

I had these calling cards designed for handing out to those who may be interested in checking out Auntie Val's Blogspot. Valerie Woo created this site for us while we're in China and meeting our daughter Rachel for the very first and looooong awaited time. Be sure to check out her site as well and get to know her a little better. Such a wonderful person and Mommy.

Kimberly

Easter wtih Raquel and Kevin and Family

Easter brunch at the Country Club. Pics are of Kevin's boys, Raquel w/ her brother Rodney, Gigi and niece, and the rest is pretty obvious. Great food and company!! 4/9/07

Happy Easter 2007

Quick visit to see our God Daughters and drop off their goody bag from Auntie and Unkie. Easter 4/8/07